Community Development Block Grant FY15 Annual Action Plan Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 10.
ITEM TITLE: Community Development Block Grant FY15 Annual Action Plan-
Amendment 2
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of the Community Development
Block Grant Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Action Plan-Amendment 2.
RESOLUTION Approving Fiscal Year 2015 (Program Year 2014) Annual
Action Plan Amendment 2 for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Funds
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
❑ CDBG FY15 Annual Action Plan Amendment 2-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
❑ Staff Memo Staff Memo
❑ Resolution Resolutions
❑ Amendment 2 Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Community Development Block Grant FY15 Amendment 2
DATE: March 27, 2015
Housing and Community Development Director Alvin Nash recommends City Council
approval of the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Action
Plan-Amendment 2. This amendment is a non-substantial amendment that transfers
funds between existing housing activities, transferring $28,216 from the Homeowner
Rehabilitation Program to the First Time Homebuyer Program.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Micliael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Alvin Nash, Housing & Community Development Department Director
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Alvin Nash, Housing & Community Development Director
DATE: March 27, 2015
RE: Community Development Block Grant FY15 Amendment 2
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to request the City Council's approval of the
attached resolution approving FY 2015 Annual Action Plan- Amendment 2 for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This amendment is a non-
substantial amendment that transfers funds between existing housing activities.
DISCUSSION
The City of Dubuque received $954,448 in CDBG (CDBG) funds from the U.S.
Department of Housing & Urban Development in 2014. The First Time Homebuyer
Program is currently out of funding. Amendment 2 proposes the following changes:
- Decrease Homeowner Rehabilitation Program by $28,216 ($400,194)
- Increase First Time Homebuyer by $281216 ($95,000)
The Homeowner Rehabilitation program is currently allocated $428,410 for the
rehabilitation of 11 housing units occupied by low and moderate income households. To
date, $135,172 has been used for rehabilitation projects. The reallocation of funds to
First Time Homebuyer will allow for financial assistance for six first time homebuyers and
the rehabilitation program will still have sufficient funding to assist 11 households.
Therefore, the reallocation of additional funds to the First Time Homebuyer Program and
ensure the funds are spent in a timely manner.
The proposed amendment is considered a non-substantial amendment as per the
Citizens Participation Plan and can be adopted by resolution of the City Council after the
review and recommendation of the Community Development Advisory Commission.
COMMISSION ACTION
The Community Development Advisory Commission reviewed and unanimously
recommended Amendment 2 during the regularly scheduled March 18, 2015
meeting. There were no public comments received during the meeting.
ACTION STEP
The action requested of the City Council is to approve the Mayor's execution of
the attached resolution, approving a FY 2015 Annual Action Plan-Amendment
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Prepared by Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-15
RESOLUTION APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2015 (PROGRAM YEAR 2014) ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT 2 FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
Whereas, the City of Dubuque prepared and filed an Annual Action Plan for
Fiscal Years 2015; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque now desires to amend said Annual Plan by
reallocating funds between existing activities; and
Whereas, said amendment is a non -substantial amendment as provided in the
City's Citizen Participation Plan and therefore must be approved by resolution of the
City Council after recommendation by the Community Development Advisory
Commission; and
Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission reviewed said
amendment on March 18, 2015 and voted to approve said amendment and recommend
approval by the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2015 is here by amended
into a Fiscal Year 2015 (Program Year 2014) Annual Action Plan — Amendment 2,
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That said Fiscal Year 2015 (Program Year 2014) Annual Action Plan
Amendment 2 attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby approved.
Section 4. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to submit a
copy of this resolution and amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of March, 2015
Attest:
Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
oy D. Buol, Mayor
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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FY 2015 ANNUAL PLAN
FOR USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2014
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDS
Exhibit A
PREPARED BY THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
FY 2015 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Amendment 2
FOR THE USE OF PROGRAM YEAR 2014
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
The City of Dubuque distinguishes between four different but complementary areas of
program development in its overall CDBG program: Housing Development, Economic
Development, Neighborhood and Community Development and Planning &
Administration. The following description of activities summarizes the projects to be
completed in the FY 2015 Annual Action Plan with the use of CDBG funds as amended:
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
First Time Home Buyer Program $95,000
This program provides for loans to assist low and moderate income families to purchase their first homes.
These funds are used to cover the "entry costs" of homeownership—down payments and closing costs.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Housing
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 8 Households
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2)
Homeowner Rehabilitation $400,194
1)Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program (11 Housing Units)
An on-going program to provide low-interest loans to qualified low and moderate-income
homeowners for the rehabilitation of substandard housing units.
2)Home Repair Program
Zero%loans or deferred payment loan to improve conditions of property for income-eligible
homeowners
3)Historic Preservation $7,059
Provides loan to improve conditions of historic property for income-eligible homeowners
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Housing
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: See above
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2)
Housing Code Enforcement $190,690
Intensive inspection program of rental units within low and moderate-income neighborhoods to ensure
safe and sanitary housing.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 400 Housing units
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2)
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff $364,982
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On-going staff support, including program management,technical assistance, loan packaging
and inspection,for the City's rehabilitation loan program.
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Accessibility(DHI)
Lead Hazard Control Program $50,816
Provides activities to support efforts to combat lead paint hazards in housing, including assessment and
abatement with forgivable loans of up to$12,000 to low/moderate income residents.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Housing
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 3 Housing units
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Accessibility(DHI)
Rental Unit Repair $53,615
1) Emergency Code Enforcement Loan Program
This program provides for loans to correct code deficiencies and, in particular, emergency or
health and safety corrections, for rental properties. The program aims at preventing the
displacement of economically disadvantaged tenants as a result of code enforcement actions.
3) Accessibility Rehab
This program provides forgivable loans to disabled tenants to make rental units accessible to the
physically disabled.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Housing
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 10 Housing units
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Affordability(DH2)
Total Housing Programs $1,162,356
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Commercial/Industrial Building Rehab Loan Program and Revolving Loan $0
This program provides low interest and forgivable loans/grants for rehabilitation of commercial and
industrial buildings in the City's older neighborhoods and downtown. Rehabilitation assistance is limited
to improvements to the exterior of the building and to the correction of code violations. On-going
revolving loan fund established.
National Objective: Removal of Slum and Blight
Location: Slum and Blight Area
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3)
Economic Development Financial Assistance Program and Revolving Loan
Brazen Open Kitchen $175,000
Microenterprise Assistance Program $10,806
This program provides both large and small businesses with attractive low-interest and forgivable loan
packages or grants to support local economic development efforts, including projects to create or retain
jobs, enhance the tax base and strengthen the local economy. To the greatest extent possible,these
investment capital funds are used to benefit low and moderate income citizens, address slum and blight
problems, leverage additional funding from state, federal and private sources and to assist in the retention
and expansion of existing local businesses. On-going revolving loan fund established.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Jobs
Location: Citywide
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Economic Opportunity/Sustainability(E03)
Total Economic Development Programs $185,806
NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Accessible Curb Ramps $50,552
Replace curbs at intersections throughout the City with accessible ramps to make public sidewalks
accessible to persons with disabilities.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 4 Accessible ramps
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3)
Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center $0
Training of volunteers,marketing and promotion for the Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center,which
offers mediation of disputes between neighbors, including race-related disputes
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: City Wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 17 People
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility(SL1)
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Information&Referral Services $10,000
(*Estimate only pending Council approval of purchase of services grant applications)
The purchase of services from Project Concern for a twenty-four hour information network for community
residents and a resource/counseling center for community services.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 3000 People
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility(SL I)
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements $46,214
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3)
1)Neighborhood Street Overlays
Provides for pavement overlays in income eligible neighborhoods.
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 3 streets
2)Neighborhood Sidewalk Program
Grant program to income eligible homeowners, on a case-by-case basis,to pay a maximum of 75%
of the cost to repair public sidewalks in front of their home. Grant amount varies based on
percentage of area median income.
Location: City Wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 7 sidewalks
3)Neighborhood Step/Wall Repair
An on-going program to renovate or remove steps and walls that are public safety problems
In low-income areas.
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Neighborhood Recreation Programs $110,789
An enhanced recreation program is offered in the City's older low and moderate-income neighborhoods to
meet the needs of at-risk youth promote self-esteem and build community. Activities include expanded
after-school programs, open gym,basketball league,music lessons,playtime for tots, scholarships, swim
passes, summer day camp and other recreational programs.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas or City wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 5730 persons
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility(SL I)
Neighborhood Support Grants $26,315
This grant program provides resources for organized neighborhoods in low/mod income areas to
encourage self-initiated revitalization efforts including physical improvements, clean-ups, communication
efforts or other special projects.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 2000 People
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3)
Opening Doors $19,054
Program providing emergency and transitional housing to women, alone or with children at two sites,
Teresa Shelter and Maria House.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 225People
Priority: High
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Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Accessibility(DHI)
Senior Center $24,216
Education and recreation services provided to elderly citizens at the Hills&Dales Lifetime Center.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Citywide
Proposed Accomplishments: 600 People
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility(SL1)
Washington Tool Library $12,441
An on-going free tool loan program operated by the Washington Neighborhood Tool Library,
A non-profit organization staffed by volunteers. Funds are used to buy and repair tools and operating
costs. Income eligible residents borrow tools at no charge for home repairs and improvements
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: City Wide
Proposed Accomplishments: 450 People
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility(SL1)
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement $8,710
This project provides funding for inspection/enforcement staff services to low/mod income areas for
zoning ordinance infractions and to provide support for neighborhood clean up efforts.
National Objective: Low and Moderate Income Benefit
Location: Low/Moderate Income Areas
Proposed Accomplishments: 45 Housing Units
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Sustainability (DH3)
Total Neighborhood and
Community Development Programs
$384,549
PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
Housing Planning/Administration Services and Staff $71,549
On-going staff support for general housing planning activities, including Consolidated Plan, and
department administration.
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing/Accessibility(DHI)
Neighborhood Development Services&Staff $59,052
The Neighborhood Development Specialist coordinates the City's neighborhood Development programs
and provides technical assistance to organizations and residents to improve Dubuque's neighborhoods.
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Accessibility(SL1)
CDBG Administration Services and Staff $121,281
Staff support for general management Oversight and coordination of the Community Development Block
Grant program;assures compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements. Includes$30,000
for consultant for Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments.
Priority: High
Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment/Sustainability(SL3)
Total Planning and Administration $251,882
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FY 2015 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Amendment 2
AAP AMD 1 AMD 2
SOURCES FY 2015 FY 2015 FY 2015
Entitlement 954,448 954,448 954,448
Program Income 304,960 304,960 304,960
Subtotal 1,259,408 1,259,408 1,259,408
Prior Year CDBG Balance 725,184.82 725,184.82
Payroll Liability
Subtotal 725,185 725,185
Available CDBG Funds 1,259,408 1,984,593 1,984,593
FY 2015
Annual Action FY15 FY15 Proposed
Housing Development Programs Plan Amendment Ameadmerl Difference Pmposed Acomplishments
First Time Homebuyer Program 41 784 66784 95,000 28,216 19 households
Historic Preservation Rehab Gnarl 7,059 7,059 0
Homeowner Rehab Program 157,450 428,410 400,194 (28,216 11 housing units
Housing Code Enforcement 188,424 190,690 190,690 0 400 housing units
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staf 356727 364982 364982 0
Lead Hazard Control Program 50,816 50,816 50,816 0 3 housing units
Purchase/Rehab/Resale DREAMS - 0 0 0
Rental Unit Rehabilitation 53,615 53,615 0 10 housing units
Housing Totals 795,201 1,162,356 1,162,356 0
Economic Development Programs o
E.D.Financial Assistance Program - 0 0
Harvest Kitchen - 175,000 175,000 0 18 low/mod jobs created
Microenterprise Assistance Program 10,806 10,806 0
Economic Development Totals - 185,806 185,806 -
Neighborhood and Community Development Programs o
Accessible Curb Ramps 12,600 50552 50552 0 12 Accessible Ramps
Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center 728 0 0 Carded Activity
Information&Referral- Project Concern 10,000 10,000 10,000 0 3000 people
Multi-Cultural Family Center 76259 76259 0 accessability/LMA
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements 13,400 46214 46214 0 3 streets,7 sidewalks
Neighborhood Recreation Program 109,838 110789 110789 0 5730 persons
Neighborhood Support Grants 14560 26315 26315 0 7000 people
Opening Doors 13,005 19,054 19,054 0 225 people
Senior Center 18200 24216 24216 0 600 people
Washington Tool Library 11 284 12,441 12,441 0 450 people
Zoning Inspection/Enforcemeni 8710 8710 8710 045 housing units
Neighborhood&Comm.Develop.Totals 212,3251 384,549 384,549 0
Administration o
Housing Administration 70,416 71549 71549 0
Neighborhood Development Services and Staff. 60,185 59,052 59,052 0
CDBGAdmin.Services and Staff 121281 121281 121281 0
Administration Totals 251,882 251,882 251,882 0
TOTAL CDBG 1,259,408 1,984,593 1,984,593 0
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